Internet of Things: A Security Burden for Your Printers

In late 2016, the world experienced the real-world security implications of the Internet of Things (IoT). Attackers were able to compromise hundreds of thousands of internet-connected “things” to execute a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that brought down websites such as PayPal, Netflix, and The New York Times.

But what if this attack on a nationwide botnet happened on a smaller scale? We might think of IoT in terms of smart thermostats and smart cars, but your business is becoming increasingly connected as well.

While there was no data loss in this instance, the results are clear—attackers can easily gain access to your network if you aren’t more careful with print security. And it only takes one compromised endpoint to launch a more advanced attack that could cripple many companies.

With the right print security products, you can create a foundation to assess, manage, and fortify security for:

Imaging and printing fleets

Data in transit and at rest

Printed documents

Cloud access

Printing from mobile devices

The only way to defend yourself against cyber-attackers is to get one step ahead of them. Hackers will be looking for weak links in your printing and imaging endpoints—but you can take that advantage away from them.

For close to 20 years, PKA Technologies has supplied IT solutions to state and local governments and K-12 and higher educational institutions. Contact us today for a free consultation and see how HP Print Security products can help you shore up your printing and imaging solutions before they’re exploited.